These types of boards are mostly used in case of simple circuitry and where the manufacturing costs are to be kept at a minimum. Nevertheless, they represent a large volume of printed boards currently produced for professional and non-professional grades.

Single-sided PCB means that wiring is available only on one side of the insulating substrate. The side which contains the circuit pattern is called the solder side whereas the other side is called the component side.

Benefits of Single Sided PCBs

Ideal for simple low-density designs

Lower cost, especially for high volume orders

Lower probability of manufacturing issues

Popular, common, and easily understood by most PCB manufacturers

Although Single Sided PCBs are relatively simple, they can still be used in very complex devices:

Power supplies

Relays (automotive and industrial)

Timing circuits

Sensor products

LED lighting

Radio and stereo equipment

Packaging equipment

Surveillance

Calculators

Printers

Coffee makers

Vending machines

Solid state drives

Camera systems